The Ashes

1965 • 3h 54m • War, Drama, History

6.7(18 votes)

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Director

Andrzej Wajda

Writers

Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski

Status

Released